Does anyone here take psych meds and how do they work for you?!
Question: Does anyone here take psych meds and how do they work for you!?
I've been feeling kinda depressed lately, I'm dealing with some permanent injuries that have come on within the past 2 years and am losing my zest for life!. I've been thinking about trying some psych meds and was looking to get some input from different people on what they take and what kind of changes did it make after you started taking it!. Thanks in advance!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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i took SSRI's (Celexa, Prozac), and they changed me for the worse!. They dull the emotions - even after quitting, i don't have the emotional zest that i had before starting the pills (was dxed with depression)!. They also cause sexual dysfunction, and there have been some reports of people whose libido never returned to previous levels!.
But your experience may be different!. If you have physical pain, then you may need to take something!. Psych meds affect different people in different ways!. Although i am very wary of them - based on anecdotal evidence of possible brain changes / damage from long-term use - you may not have such a horrible experience!. Google it - especially "SSRI's" and "withdrawal"!.
Some doctors have changed their beliefs, especially general doctors (not psychiatrists) and have had experience with patients benefiting from a much smaller dose than is typically prescribed!. Try the smallest dose - and see if it works!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
But your experience may be different!. If you have physical pain, then you may need to take something!. Psych meds affect different people in different ways!. Although i am very wary of them - based on anecdotal evidence of possible brain changes / damage from long-term use - you may not have such a horrible experience!. Google it - especially "SSRI's" and "withdrawal"!.
Some doctors have changed their beliefs, especially general doctors (not psychiatrists) and have had experience with patients benefiting from a much smaller dose than is typically prescribed!. Try the smallest dose - and see if it works!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I take Wellbutrin!. It works well for me!. I felt a difference in just a few days!. It doesn't make me overly happy, if you know what I mean, I still care about stuff and I still get sad sometimes but, it levels me out to more of a "normal" person!. I used to be on Prozac!. That completely messed me up!. I felt emotionally fragile like I could break at any moment and I also felt dazed, I couldn't orgasm either!. I quit that one pretty fast!. You might have to try a few different ones before you find what you need!.
Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I have taken a number of different medications, primarily for depression and anxiety!. Some work better than others!. You might get side effects from one and have to try something else!. Except for a side effect here and there, the main result has been to feel better for a while!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I was prescribed anti-deppresants and anti-psychotics at the begining of the year!. Honestly, they didn't help me at all!. I'm unmedicated and, although depressed, a perfectly functioning member of society!.
But hey, it's worth trying!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
But hey, it's worth trying!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
i would only take it to stabilize(in some cases they make you feel worse and don't always help)
then research something natural
which has no side effects
also eat h ealthy and get plenty of sleep
also have a positive attitude and do some fun stuff
take careWww@Answer-Health@Com
then research something natural
which has no side effects
also eat h ealthy and get plenty of sleep
also have a positive attitude and do some fun stuff
take careWww@Answer-Health@Com
Yes, I take many meds!. They are still being adjusted since I was hospitalized over a year ago!. Recovery is a long process!.Www@Answer-Health@Com